Current news, events and public information from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Grateful Citizen Suprises PBSO deputy
"You can't make this up, but the truth is REAL.... Today I get dressed for work, head out to my patrol car and see a note on the windshield. It was a THANK YOU letter from a Citizen supporter! Truly humbling experiences these past two days and so thankful that most people don't generalize and rather realize that police do a lot. I then go to my local drive through and make my selection. Get to the window to see a...
Lottery Ticket Thief FOUND
We told you we would see you soon! Remember this guy? The one who broke into a business through the roof and stole lottery tickets only to come back a few days later to cash a winning ticket in? Well, he is sitting cozy in jail tonight. Suspect, Scott Bosley, is currently incarcerated at the Broward County Jail on unrelated charges. PBSO Detectives have identified Bosley as the suspect that committed the burglary to a business entering thru the roof and stealing...
PBSO gives $168,000 In Scholarships
Over $168,000 was given to qualifying children of PBSO employees for college assistance. We do this every year at our Broken Star Scholarship Awards ceremony. Broken Star Fund The Broken Star Fund was incorporated in 1984 as a 501c4 Tax Exempt Organization. (Not Tax Deductible). It is for the general welfare and benefit of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office employees and family members. The Broken Star Fund provides the follwing: Help the Fallen Deputies Family. Financial Support to Members who have had...
Shooting In Live Oak Apartments
On Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at 7:44 pm, the victim, 17 year old male, called 911to report that he was just shot while sitting outside his apartment in the Live Oak Plantation Apartment Complex. The victim was located inside his apartment with a gunshot wound to the lower leg. The victim and his mother, who was hurt while trying to get cover during the shooting were transported to St. Mary's by PBCFR both with non-life threatening injuries. Occupied and unoccupied apartments...
Roads Closed Due To Crash
Vehicle Vs Semi Truck Crash in Belle Glade. #DriveSafe Road Closures: NB STATE ROAD 15/STATE ROAD 80 SHUT DOWN and SB STATE ROAD 15/MARKET RD SHUT DOWN The driver of the vehicle was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center where he/she is listed in stable condition. Time: 5:42 am Location: 1400 block of Belle Glade Road, Belle Glade
PBSO is Investigating a Deputy Involved Shooting In Wellington
On Wednesday, June 22, 2016, just before 8:00 am, deputies from the Wellington District were requested to stand by while a resident entered her residence to collect her personal belongings. Deputies knocked on the door and received no answer. The front door was locked and it appeared that no one was inside the residence. The homeowner used her key to open the front door. Before entering the house the deputies gave numerous verbal commands, “Sheriff’s Office is anyone home?” at this...
Fatal Crash In West Palm Beach
Fatal Crash Report: Fatality Date: 06/11/16 Fatality Time: 1:59 a.m. Fatality #56 Location: 2722 Westgate Avenue, WPB, FL Narrative: The driver of V-1 was unlawfully traveling westbound on Westgate Avenue within the eastbound inside lane. The driver of V-2 was traveling eastbound within the eastbound inside lane; thus, a violent crash occurred as both vehicles impacted into each other. The driver and passenger of V-1 were transported to St. Mary's Medical Center for additional medical treatment. The driver of V-2 succumbed to his injuries...
Deputy Awarded Lifesaving Award
Frank Good, President of the ASIS Chapter 254 Pins ASIS uniform pin on Deputy John Lyons. John received a lifesaving award in 2009 when he witnessed a car flip in the canal and entered the canal in full uniform gear to save the drivers life
